Travel, transport and accommodation

Details of all the different travel options available to staff at each of our campuses and what accommodation is available should you require it.

Accommodation

Low-cost short-term accommodation on campus

For staff that require it you may be able to stay on campus at a low cost for a short period of time.

Cycling

Cycling facilities at Colchester Campus

Check out the cycling facilities at Colchester Campus.

Cycling facilities at Southend Campus

Check out the facilities at Southend Campus

Cycling, scooters and similar modes of transport - campus rules

If you're cycling on campus, please make sure you know the rules.

Save money on cycling to work with Cyclescheme

Save up to 40% on the cost of a new bike and equipment purchases.

Cycle removal

Make sure your bike is tagged before our annual cycle removal.

Bus travel

Bus travel discounts in and around Colchester

Bus travel discounts in and around Colchester

Bus travel discounts in and around Southend

Bus travel discounts in and around Southend

Parking

Car parks at Colchester Campus

Details of our car parks at our Colchester Campus.

Disabled staff parking

How disabled staff can apply for a parking space at our Colchester Campus.

Electric vehicle charging

Twelve electric vehicle charging points are available on our Colchester Campus, find out how to access them.

Motorcycle parking

Staff can register to park a motorcycle on our Colchester Campus for free.

Parking at Loughton Campus

Parking options at our Loughton Campus

Parking at Southend Campus

Car parking options at our Southend Campus.

Parking and traffic management

Read our rules on parking, and information on parking tickets at our Colchester Campus.

Sustainable transport initiatives

Car sharing

Sharing your car or being a passenger helps reduce emissions and saves you money

Pedestrian-only zone at Colchester Campus

Find out where you can and can't use portable modes of transport while on campus.

Walking - Colchester

Enjoy all the benefits of walking at our award-winning Wivenhoe Park and in the city of Colchester and surrounding areas.

Sustainable transport initiatives

Our sustainable transport initiatives promote schemes and incentives to help our students and staff walk, cycle and use public transport.

Train travel

Train travel discounts

Staff can save money when travelling to campus by train.

UK rail Mobile Ticket guide

Staff can save money when travelling to campus by train.

Business travel

Booking business travel

How to book business travel, accommodation, insurance, and info about choosing a travel management provider.

Diversity Travel

How to book business travel and accommodation through Diversity Travel.

Key Travel

How to book business travel and accommodation through Key Travel.

Season tickets loans

Season ticket loans

Staff can access season ticket loans and discounts for train and bus travel to and from the University.